TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryThompson Bros.Aberlour
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%54.7%
Age6 yr17 yr
Price£42.95£66.7
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £67.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £66.7)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.7 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy TB/BSW?

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Cooked FruitNuttyTobacco

Only Aberlour 17 Year Old 1993 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Dried FruitChocolateMalt Extract

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